Handle device having a lock mechanism for an audio equipment

• US 5,216,904 A
• Filed: 08/14/1991
• Issued: 06/08/1993
• Est. Priority Date: 11/06/1990
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Pioneer Electronic Corporation (Pioneer Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Pioneer Electronic Corporation (Pioneer Corporation)
• Inventors: Isaki, Mikio
• Primary Examiner(s): Sipos, John
• Assistant Examiner(s): Cuda, Carmine
• Application Number:
  US07/744,723
• Time in Patent Office: 664 Days
• Field of Search: 16/126, 16/115, 455/346, 455/348, 361/391, 292/227, 292/DIG. 49, 70/57, 70/58
• US Class Current: 70/58
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/50 Instruments characterised by their means of attachment to or integration in the vehicle B60K35/231 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0205 for radio sets B60R11/0211 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0211 for record carriers apparatus, e.g. video recorders, tape players or CD players
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0005 Dashboard
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0047 using hidden fastening means
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0096 Theft prevention of articles
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 5/023 Handles; Grips
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5009 For portable articles

Abstract

An engaging plate is provided on a handle, and a lock lever is provided to be engaged with a hook of the engaging plate. A spring is provided to urge the lock lever so as to engage the lock lever with the hook to lock the handle. The handle is released by a slide plate provided to be engaged with the lock lever. A pushbutton is fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate. When the slide plate is pushed, the lock lever is rotated to release the lock lever from the hook.

Claims

1. A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising:

a holder in which the housing is to be inserted;

a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing;

an engaging plate provided on the handle and having a hook;

a first lock lever pivotally mounted on the housing and having an engaging lug provided to be engaged with the hook of the engaging plate;

a spring provided to urge the first lock lever so as to engage the engaging lug with the hook to lock the handle;

a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a lug to be engaged with the first lock lever;

a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby engaging the lug with the first lock lever to rotate it so as to release the engaging lug from the hook.

2. The handle device according to claim 1 further comprising a second lock lever which is pivoted by a tool for locking and releasing the slide plate.

3. The handle device according to claim 2 further comprising a spring for keeping the second lock lever at a lock position and at a release position.

4. A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising:

a holder in which the housing is to be inserted;

a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing;

first lock means for locking the handle at a retracted position;

releasing means manually operated for releasing the first lock means;

second lock means provided for locking the housing in the holder and provided to be operated by rotating the handle to a projected position, thereby releasing the lock of the housing wherein the second lock means comprises a third lock lever having a projection to be engaged with a hole of the holder for locking the housing in the holder.

5. A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising:

a holder in which the housing is to be inserted;

a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing;

first lock means for locking the handle at a retracted position;

releasing means manually operated for releasing the first lock means;

second lock means provided for locking the housing in the holder and provided to be operated by rotating the handle to a projected position, thereby releasing the lock of the housing wherein the first lock means comprises;

an engaging plate provided on the handle and having a hook, a first lock lever pivotally mounted on the housing and having an engaging lug provided to be engaged with the hook of the engaging plate, and a spring provided to urge the first lock lever so as to engage the engaging lug with the hook to lock the handle,

the releasing means comprises;

a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a lug to be engaged with the first lock lever; and

a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby engaging the lug with the first lock lever to rotate it so as to release the engaging lug from the hook.

6. The handle device according to claim 5 further comprising a second lock lever which is pivoted by a tool for locking and releasing the slide plate.

7. A handle device for an audio equipment having a front panel and provided in a housing comprising :

a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing;

an engaging plate provided on the handle at a rear side portion of the pivot of the handle, and having a slant;

a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a pin to slide on the slant of the engaging plate;

a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby sliding the pin on the slant to rotate the handle at a small angle so as to project it from the housing.

8. The handle device according to claim 7 wherein the handle has a shape corresponding to a contour of a lower periphery of the front panel,

the handle and the pushbutton are made of the same material as operating pushbuttons of the front panel.

9. The handle device according to the claim 7 wherein a front surface of the handle at a retracted position is flush with the surface of the front panel.